Volunteer Mentors

Dorsetyouth; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A youth support organization in Dorchester seeks Volunteer mentors to guide care experienced young people aged 18-25. Mentors will provide commitment of 2-4 hours a month for one year, helping mentees overcome challenges and build essential life skills. Mandatory training is provided. Contact info for applications: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Adult volunteers from all walks of life.
• Ability to build stable and positive long term friendships.
• Willingness to commit to a minimum of 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and encouragement to care experienced young people.
• Plan and conduct mentoring sessions.
• Help mentee with essential skills for living.

Job description

We are looking for Volunteer mentors to improve the lives of care experienced young people aged 18-25. As a mentor, you will provide 2-4 hours a month offering guidance, encouragement and a positive listening ear to help them overcome challenges, set goals and help them build a brighter future.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Adult volunteers from all walks of life to build stable and positive long term friendship with a care leaver through mentoring sessions.

THE ROLE INVOLVES:

• Up to 4hrs a month of volunteering for a commitment of 1 year.
• Build an effective relationship with a mentee.
• Plan mentoring sessions.
• Talk, spend time and help your mentee with essential skills for living.

TRAINING

Mandatory training dates:

• 13th Nov 2025 - for Mentoring Training and safeguarding at Dorset Youth, Dorchester 5.30pm - 8pm
• Date to confirmed in December 2025 - Introduction & working with Care experienced young people, Weymouth college

HOW TO APPLY

Apply via scanning the QR Code or for more information please contact: [e-mail]